Recent content by cr4x4cruiser

Hey, I'll be the first to admit that I was taken in by the "cheap" selling prices of most anything on GL and GSA... Having said that, I am pretty sure there will always be something I forget in my desire to get the prize. When I purchased my fire truck I was on the opposite side of the...

So, we need a set of tires for our fire truck. Currently has 385/65R22.5's on it. Saw a pair of 445/65/R22.5's coming up for sale... 60cm (2.36") difference... That's just over 1 inch wider on each side. Anyone think this would not be possible? Or, if anyone foresees any problems. Personally, I...

Just a thought... It would not hurt to get your - various - elected officials involved. When I purchased my fire truck I encountered one amazing state employee, of the female dog variety. The truck was bought out of Pennsylvania, then taken to New York - where I (a licensed driver/ resident...

DoD Wouldn't Use Such A Dangerous Combination, Right? I am willing to wager that the rims are indeed single-piece units. The truck is pretty much original, and I doubt the volunteer company that got this rig would have spent the money to do anything with the tires and wheels. Actually, GSA...

Well, smack me in the head with a tire iron! Steve, You are quite likely correct about the rim. It is indeed a 22.5" diameter (at least based upon the tire dimensions - see photo of tire on the rig). Unfortunately I am in CA and the truck is in NY (stored at a friend's home). When I bought...

Yeah, It Might help If You Knew The Chassis... 1982 International Harvester 1854 4X4 Fire-Tec Cab-Forward body installed USAF AFFF Crash Truck NSN / FSN: 4210-00-484-5729 * Most of the trucks were delivered in the standard Cab/ Chassis design. I got "lucky", and ended up with the rare...

I am at a loss. Have been trying to find out the information I need, but have come up craps. I have a truck with 15-22.50 tires on it. They are mounted to Split-Rims, and I would like to switch to Single-Piece Rims. Any good source I can go to, so that I may be able to find what I'm looking...

Thanks for the tip...

Any drivers got any empty rig going that way in a couple of weeks? Pickup in Florida would be required the week of Aug 20 -27. Delivery to NY would be whenever - at your convenience. Each pallet is a 48" cube. Just under 600# each. Approximate distance is 1000 miles. Any/ all inquiries will...

Make a claim against the insurance company? Full coverage on a M1009? The last time I had any vehicle with full coverage, the vehicle had a $1000 deductible. Even then, the rate was a bit steep. I digress... Plenty of windshields to be had. Easy-enough to replace - with a bit of patience...

Well, here is one example of the kind of vehicle I'm talking about; It's an Airport Crash Truck, meant to run off into the woods. It was originally outfitted with Dry Chemical tanks & a cannon on the roof. However, this vehicle is (apparently) even more rare than the original trucks. The...

Update; A Trip Through A Cold Day In Hell Well, we're back in Los Angeles. This trip did not go according to plan. While we now have the truck safely stored, it took some time to accomplish. First, I became sick as a dog for several days. Had I not had family in that part of the woods I would...

Too Ambitious, Too Simple-Minded Monday, 25Feb08 (1948hrs/est): Well, I certainly bit off more than I could chew... The trip started in the rain on Wed in the AM, and ended in a snowstorm on Friday in the PM. In between we had wet snow (Arizona), freezing rain (Texas & Oklahoma), fog & rain...

Guys, Thanks for the great information! I just got my Receipt from GSA, and am out the door. Leaving Los Angeles on a very dreary, wet, morning. The car is packed, we have coffee and fuel - see ya! 08:44pst Finally, something appears to be going my way. I know what you mean about your own...

Well, We've moved up the date of the road-trip. We start moving out by 1000hrs, today (20FEB08). Should roll in to PA by Friday, and hope to check out the rig the same day. The site mgr. seems to be very cordial and flexible. I, also, hope this trip will be boring. - Wm.